Enjoy some ambiance with your seafood! The Myrtle Beach resorts area have many oceanfront restaurants where you can watch the ocean waves while you enjoy fresh crab legs and a martini. Sit over the water at one of the open air piers or enjoy a beachfront restaurant like the Sea Captain’s House, which is a locals favorite and a historical landmark in Myrtle Beach.
There are many Myrtle Beach restaurants on the beach and at local attractions. The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk technically runs between Pier 14 and 2nd Ave. Pier, but that same stretch of road is home to some of the best oceanfront dining in Myrtle Beach. Find these options and more below!
Pier 14 Restaurant & Lounge
1306 North Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach
Enjoy fine indoor dining or outdoor casual seating above the Atlantic ocean at Pier 14. Their menu has a wide variety of crab cake sandwiches to crab legs and bacon cheeseburgers. Not in the mood for food? They have a full bar as well! Sit at the bar and watch the game or take a drink out onto the pier and look out at the waves or the people fishing. If you purchase food or drinks at Pier 14 you can access the pier for free.
Wicked Tuna at the Pier
110 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach
On 2nd Ave N and Ocean Boulevard you can fish and eat with friends! Walk 900 feet out over the Atlantic ocean and then have dinner at Wicked Tuna. The Second Ave Tackle and Bait Shop has everything you need to fish and they set off weekly fireworks during the summer. Enjoy a beautiful meal in the glass-enclosed restaurant sitting over the ocean today! Wicked Tuna serves some of the most mouth watering seafood dishes in town as well as sushi rolls, prime steaks, salads, soups, and a great kid’s menu making it a great oceanfront restaurant for a family dinner.
Sea Captain’s House
3002 North Ocean Blvd
The Sea Captain’s House has been a local’s favorite for many years and is a staple restaurant in the history of Myrtle Beach. While technically not along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, it’s still worth a mention (especially if you’re craving fresh seafood)! They offer a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu as well as a delicious breakfast buffet. Enjoy a bowl of their famous She Crab Soup, Shrimp and Grits, or the Avocado Seafare. They have a separate menu for their outdoor seating and they have menus for children, happy hour, desserts, gluten free, vegetarian, and an extensive wine list. The best part? Every seat inside and out has a view of the Atlantic Ocean.
Oceanfront Bar & Grille
100 9th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach
Enjoy an oceanfront lunch or dinner at Oceanfront Bar and Grill – located directly on the Boardwalk! They have appetizers and salads to start with and a delicious boardwalk dessert menu. For lunch you can choose from Po-Boy subs, sandwiches and hot dogs. If you stay for dinner make sure to order some fresh southern seafood. Bring the little ones and take advantage of the children’s menu as well! The indoor-outdoor style of the restaurant brings in a fun beach vibe.
RipTydz Oceanfront Grill & Rooftop Bar
1210 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach
If you’re looking for a wide variety of menu items, views and entertainment, check out RipTydz today! This is a three-story building with two floors of oceanfront seating. RipTydz has everything from appetizers, salads, burgers, tacos, sandwiches, seafood, steak, chicken, porkchop, ribs and desserts. Whether you come during lunch, dinner or after-hours, you will not be disappointed with the view of the waves or fun atmosphere.
Bummz Beach Café
2002 Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach
Whether you are looking for fresh seafood or landlubbers dishes, Bummz is a good spot to grab a bite and look at the waves. Have an appetizer of Grouper Fingers, a full pound of fresh shrimp, wings soup or salad to get started. If you’re at Bummz for lunch or dinner, choose from tacos, burgers, sandwiches, blackened grouper, fish-n-chips, steak or ribs. They have a separate kids menu and drink menu, too.
Damon’s
2985 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach
If you love ribs with your oceanfront views, Damon’s is the place to be! They are famous for their meaty menu including meat loaf, pot roast, steak, pork, chicken, sirloin burgers and plenty of ribs. Visit the full service bar for your favorite beverage, appetizer and dessert before you go and if you’re here for lunch, grab a sandwich or soup too! Their outdoor deck is a great place to sip on a cocktail while watching the sparkling waves. The oceanfront restaurant is so close to the sand that you’ll feel as if you’re having a beach picnic!
Moe Moon’s
918 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach
Moe Moon’s is located right on the boardwalk, so you can stop by and enjoy a tropical lunch or dinner after taking a walk in the sand. If you’re in the mood for seafood or grilled foods, Moe Moon’s has it! Their menu includes everything from appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, ribs, pulled pork and pineapple chicken. Or you can just stop in for a fishbowl or blender blaster and continue walking along the oceanfront boardwalk.
Landshark Bar & Grill
1110 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach
Right under the SkyWheel, you will find the Landshark Bar & Grill with nachos, wings, tacos, salads, sandwiches, stir fry, combo baskets and bowls, burgers and desserts. They offer a kids menu and, for the adults, a full alcoholic beverage menu. Landshark has a License to Chill and many other margaritas and other drinks to choose from.
Sharkey’s Oceanfront Restaurant
600 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach
Sharkey’s is another local’s favorite for food and drinks on the ocean and is best known for its “prime location, fresh seafood, and ubeatable views.” Enjoy a salad, appetizer, sandwich or entrée while you look over the Atlantic Ocean. The menu includes coconut shrimp, blackened scallops, fried oysters, calamari, and Sharkey’s Crab Cake Dinner among others. There is a specialty kids food and drink menu available, as well as frozen and tropical delights for the adults.
Make sure to experience one of the Myrtle Beach restaurants on the ocean the next time you come to visit. Enjoy the beach with your breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Where to Stay
Caribbean Resort
The Caribbean Resort is located on 30th Ave North in Myrtle Beach. The Sea Captain’s House is located on-site and they serve an amazing breakfast buffet. This staple beachfront restaurant also has a delicious menu including She Crab Soup and Avocado Seafarer. After your done with lunch or dinner, come back to your three-bedroom oceanfront condo and watch the waves from your balcony.
Bay View Resort
If you’d like to be near many of the beachfront dining options, you can stay right on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk at the Bay View Resort. After walking back from RipTydz, Bummz Beach Cafe, Banditos, Loco Gecko or the Landshark, you can relax in the indoor pool. Choose from any of their one to four-bedroom penthouse condos and enjoy the beautiful views of the beach the next time you’re on vacation.
